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DNA used to charge Carlsbad man with stealing electronics, firearms and beer

By Jessica Onsurez

jonsurez@currentargus.com

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Posted:
02/11/2014 05:12:41 PM MST

CARLSBAD >> Police say they have arrested a Carlsbad man who burglarized a home early last year, leaving behind DNA evidence at the scene.

Joe Ruben Montez, 23, has been charged with aggravated residential burglary and larceny over $2,500.

According to the criminal complaint, Montez entered a residents on Montclair Road February of last year removing electronics and firearms valued at $3,775.

The homeowner reported that on Feb. 17, 2013, he returned home to find an Xbox 360 game console and video games, along with a 42 inch LCD television missing. A Winchester rifle, .17HMR Ruger rifle, a Savage rifle and a Wingmaster .12 gauge shotgun had also been removed from the residence.

In addition, police were told that the burglar also helped himself to four Miller Light beers from the home.

Law enforcement officials collected blood from a broken glass pane at the rear of the home where they believed the burglar gained entrance into the residence.

Blood collected at the scene was positively matched to Montez by Northern Forensic Laboratory.